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Apparatus for producing nitrogen

US4792502A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 1987
Grant dateDec 20, 1988
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25J2205/82
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An efficient process for the production of nitrogen from air using a fuel cell to provide both electrical power and an oxygen depleted gas stream to a liquefaction apparatus is disclosed. An apparatus for the production of nitrogen incorporating a fuel cell is also disclosed.

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